An EV for all seasons

It’s always a big deal when Toyota launches something totally new, and the arrival of the brand’s first purpose built BEV was certainly their biggest of 2024. Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby spent a week with the bZ4X to see how it lives up to the hype. Understanding the Toyota bZ4X’s three letters […]

All aboard!

Driving isn’t solely restricted to Kiwi roads. We’re also a nation of water lovers, jumping in to drive rigid inflatables (RIBs), jet boats, gin palaces, jet skis and all manner of water craft for thrill and leisure. In areas such as coastal Canterbury, the ocean or a river is never too far away, […]

A valuable service

How often do you have your vehicle serviced? In New Zealand, the Automobile Association (AA) recommends regular servicing for safety, running efficiency, and longevity of your vehicle. Generally, the association says, vehicles should be serviced every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. High mileage drivers should aim to have an interim level […]

Experience the freedom: Haines Hunter

Dreaming of the perfect escape? Your dream can become reality with Haines Hunter. They offer a boat for any adventure, with models tailored to suit every lifestyle. From compact and versatile designs like the SF485, perfect for first-time owners or those seeking ease of launching and retrieving independently, to larger models such as […]

Luxury car experiences

Global vehicle leader Lotus Technology is using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to amp up the development of intelligent, luxury car experiences. Lotus will use AWS to implement its Vision80 Strategy, a plan to transform the company into a global luxury technology brand by 2028. Ongoing focus will be on luxury vehicles, with concentration […]

Get in quick: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company

Finding a Tesla Model S is rare these days, given the number of new Tesla models found in Canterbury. Along with the changing landscape of New Zealand’s aged import legislation, it means the Model S has become highly collectable. Ben Selby reports. The numbers speak for themselves for the Model S P85D. Dual […]